Origins: How We Became Human
2007 · BGG
Avg rating
6.76
Bayes rating
5.74
Weight
3.80 (Heavy)
Players
2-5
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
527
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Description
The game traces the development of early human species from 120,000 years ago through to the near-modern era. Players take the role of Peking Man, Archaic Homo Sapiens, Cro-Magnon, Neanderthal, or Homo Floresiensis, and each attempts to develop instincts and higher cortical brain functioning, such as language traits. The populations expand and collide, and eventually consciousness, society, and culture are sought after.
Mechanics
Auction / Bidding Open Drafting Point to Point Movement Simulation
Themes
Civilization Prehistoric
Publishers
Designers
Phil Eklund